What Makes UBC Okanagan Special?
Top-ranked Global University
Our close-knit and entrepreneurial campus community of students, staff and faculty consistently place UBC in the highest percentile of universities globally.
Real-world Experience
UBCO moves learning beyond the classroom to help students build networks, shape their career aspirations and prepare for graduate studies.
Explore the virtual tour for undergraduate students.
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Arts, social sciences, engineering, education, health sciences, management, medicine and more.
Find Bachelor, Master’s, Doctoral and certificate programs that fit your needs or pursue an endless combination of interdisciplinary programs.
Explore additional educational opportunities
Looking for additional ways to pursue your learning? UBC Okanagan offers a variety of courses and programs to support your education.
International Admissions and Costs
What do I need for admission to UBC Okanagan?
How much is tuition and how can I cover it?
Tuition and first-year cost estimate (Undergraduates)
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International Student Experience
and Supports
With a strong commitment to fostering global perspectives, UBC Okanagan programming provides an array of dedicated resources tailored to the unique needs of international students.
Regular one-on-one personalized support on immigration, study permits, visas and work permits.
Global Pathways offers career skills and immigration knowledge to support post-graduation endeavours.
Orientations and workshops to help students adapt to the academic environment and develop essential skills.
Learn more at
students.ok.ubc.ca/global-engagement-office
Guaranteed housing for first-year students
Students are assured a spot in residence during their first year of studies. That means you can discover all that the Okanagan has to offer from UBCO’s beautiful campus. Explore student residence.
The perks of studying in Kelowna
30
+
International student
clubs and groups
115
Countries represented
on campus
22
%
International student
campus population
1,081
Active research projects (2022/23)
Connect to the world through Kelowna’s international airport
Student Profiles
Discover stories and experiences of UBC Okanagan alumni—their pathways, careers and advice for getting the most out of your time as a student.
Engineering a cleaner future from the ground up
Graduate student Ashlee Titus’ work demonstrates why healthy soil matters for the environment
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Students use virtual reality to transform stroke recovery
Psychology, computer science students incorporate VR, AR into brain injury rehabilitation
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Innovating doctoral research through podcasting
How Stephenie Hendricks uses storytelling to increase access to environmental health education.
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Charting a nonlinear path to transforming Indigenous health
Geraldine Manossa is on a mission to reimagine health frameworks.
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From the classroom to the vineyard
Undergraduate student Brooklyn Becker gains hands-on skills through her wine science co-op experience.
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How living in residence can enrich students’ university experience
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